Category Archives: State News
Host of Around The Corner With John McGivern Voted The ‘Best of Milwaukee’
Two of the driving forces behind Milwaukee PBS' highest-rated local series were just voted the "Best of Milwaukee." John McGivern has been selected as the Best TV Personality and the Best Stage Actor,...
Jan 31, 2019
Republicans Blame Democratic Governor For Foxconn Change Of Plans
Republican leaders of the Wisconsin Legislature blame Governor Tony Evers for Foxconn's decision to change the focus of its huge multi-billion dollar project. The Taiwan-based company said Wednesday i...
Jan 31, 2019
Young Mother On Trial For Murder In Her Baby's Death
The prosecution is presenting its case against a 21-year-old mother accused of murder in her baby's death. Cheyanne Harris' four-month-old son was found dead in a swing in her Alta Vista apartment bed...
Jan 31, 2019 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Waukesha County Fire Leaves 86-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition
Emergency responders say an 86-year-old man is in critical condition after his house burned in the Township of Lisbon Tuesday night. The victim's name hasn't been released. He and a firefighter both s...
Jan 31, 2019
Ag Experts: State Is Losing Twice As Many Farms As It Has In Past
Even though many farmers are getting out of the business, the news is not all bad. Farmland value in Wisconsin isn't going down, showing people and institutions still consider farming a good investmen...
Jan 30, 2019
Extreme Cold Could Kill Invasive Emerald Ash Borer Larvae
Extremely-cold temperatures could bring one positive result. When the thermometer drops past 20 degrees below zero the emerald ash borer larvae will begin to die. The invasive bug has killed millions ...
Jan 30, 2019
Man Says He Targeted Woman Killed At Froedert Hospital
The man who admits he killed a nurse practitioner at Froedtert Hospital on January 25th says he targeted the woman. Investigators say Kenneth Freeman was fired from his job as a valet at the Wauwatosa...
Jan 30, 2019
Death Of 27-Year-Old Homeless Man Blamed On Environmental Hypothermia
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a 27-year-old homeless man was caused by environmental hypothermia. Maxwell Robert Beyer's body was discovered partially immersed ...
Jan 30, 2019
Foxconn Changes Plans For Massive SE Wisconsin Facility
Taiwan-based Foxconn Technology Group says it is still committed to the creation of 13-thousand jobs in southeastern Wisconsin, but it's making some changes. Instead of building L-C-D screens in a hug...
Jan 30, 2019
Milwaukee Man Found Frozen In His Garage
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office says a 55-year-old man found frozen in his garage apparently collapsed and died after shoveling snow. The victim is identified as Charles Lampley. The do...
Jan 30, 2019 Tony Webster / CC
